JP6765385B2 - Hearing aid battery package - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a button-type battery package, and more particularly to a hearing aid battery package.

Button batteries are often used in hearing aids, thus being small in size and having a diameter less than half the width of a finger. Moreover, as a result of the small battery size, the power supply is limited, requiring hearing aids to be replaced at regular intervals. To accommodate the frequent replacement of those batteries, the batteries are typically sold in packages that contain multiple batteries.

One well-known battery package includes a plastic cover that is rotatably attached to the card. The cover includes a receiver that leads to the card. Each receiver receives a single battery that is accessed through a cutout formed in the card. Turn the cover to align the battery with the cutout, and remove the battery from the cutout out of the receiving part. However, it is difficult to pinch the battery because it is accessed through the cutout of the card, and instead the user relies on gravity to flip the package over and remove the battery from the package. In addition, since the cutout is on the back of the card, the cutout is obscured by the user looking at the front of the package.

One embodiment of the invention relates to a battery package. The battery package includes the card, a cover attached to the card, and a tray placed between the cards and the cover. The cover includes openings and doors. The door is movable between an open position to access the opening and a closed position where the door closes the opening. The tray contains a large number of receiving parts. The battery package further includes a large number of batteries and a large number of tabs. Each battery is arranged within each of the receiving portions. Each tab is detachably attached to each of the batteries. Each tab is placed between the cover and the battery to which the tab is attached. The tray is rotatable with respect to the card and cover about a rotation axis to selectively align each of the receiving portions with the opening at the battery removal position. When the door is in the open position, the tab attached to the battery in the receiver in the battery removal position is accessible from the front of the cover through the opening and the periphery of the cover.

Another embodiment of the invention relates to a battery package. The battery package includes a card, a cover, a tray, a large number of batteries, and a large number of tabs. The card includes a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and the second portion being separated by a perforation configured to remove the first portion from the second portion. The first part includes an opening configured to accommodate the display hanger. The cover includes an opening and a door, which is movable between an open position to access the opening and a closed position where the door closes the opening. The tray is placed between the card and the cover. The tray contains a plurality of receiving parts. Each battery is arranged within each of the receiving portions. Each tab is detachably attached to each of the batteries, and each tab is placed between the cover and the battery to which the tab is attached. The tray is rotatable with respect to the second portion of the card and the cover about the axis of rotation so that each of the receiving portions is selectively aligned with the opening at the battery removal position. When the door is in the open position, the tab attached to the battery in the receiver can be accessed through the opening in the battery removal position.
Another embodiment of the invention relates to a battery package. The battery package includes the card, the cover attached to the card, and the tray placed between the cards. The cover includes batteries and tabs. The cover includes openings and doors. The door is movable between an open position to access the opening and a closed position where the door closes the opening. The tray contains a plurality of receiving parts. The battery package further includes a large number of batteries and a large number of tabs. Each battery is arranged within each of the receiving portions. Each tab is detachably attached to each of the batteries. Each tab is placed between the cover and the battery to which the tab is attached. Each tab includes a free end that extends past the battery to which the tab is attached. The tray is rotatable relative to the card and cover to selectively align each of the receivers with the opening at the battery removal position. The free end of the tab attached to the battery in the receiver at the battery removal position is pushed down toward the card by the door when the door is in the closed position. The free end of the tab attached to the battery in the receiver at the battery removal position separates from the card as the door moves from the closed position to the open position.

Another embodiment of the invention relates to a battery package. The battery package includes the card, the cover attached to the card, and the tray placed between the cards. The cover includes batteries and tabs. The cover includes openings and doors. The door is movable between an open position to access the opening and a closed position where the door closes the opening. The tray contains a plurality of receiving parts. The battery package further includes a large number of batteries and a large number of tabs. Each battery is arranged within each of the receiving portions. Each tab is detachably attached to each of the batteries. Each tab is placed between the cover and the battery to which the tab is attached. Each tab includes a free end that extends past the battery to which the tab is attached. The tray is rotatable relative to the card and cover to selectively align each of the receiving portions with the opening at the battery removal position. When the door is in the open position, the tab attached to the battery in the receiver in the battery removal position can be accessed through an opening forming an access arc of at least 90 degrees.

It is a front view of the battery pack by an exemplary embodiment. It is a side view of the battery pack of FIG. It is a front perspective view of the battery pack of FIG. It is a perspective view before disassembly of the battery pack of FIG. It is a rear perspective view of the battery pack of FIG. It is a perspective view after disassembly of the battery pack of FIG. FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of the battery pack of FIG. 1, showing a door opened to allow access to the battery. It is a front perspective view of the battery pack of FIG. 1 which shows a part of a card after being removed. It is a front view of the removable tab by an exemplary embodiment. It is a front view of the removable tab by an exemplary embodiment. It is a front view of the removable tab by an exemplary embodiment. It is a front view of the battery pack by an exemplary embodiment. It is a front view of the battery pack by an exemplary embodiment. It is a side view of the battery pack of FIG. It is an exploded view of the battery pack of FIG. It is a front view of the card of the battery pack of FIG. It is a front view of the battery pack by an exemplary embodiment. It is an exploded view of the battery pack by an exemplary embodiment. FIG. 12 is a front view of the battery pack of FIG. 12, including a tamper-proof adhesive strap.

With reference to FIGS. 1-8, the battery pack or battery package 10 is illustrated according to an exemplary embodiment. The battery pack 10 is arranged between the card 12 and the transparent cover or blister 14 fixed to the card 12 and between the card 12 and the cover 14, and is a tray or a rotating section for the card 12 and the cover 14. Includes dial 16. One or more button cell batteries 18 are housed in the tray 16 and housed after the cover 14. The tray 16 and cover 14 are configured with a relatively low contour so that the battery 18 can be easily removed from the battery pack 10 for use.

The card 12 is preferably made of a flexible material. In one embodiment, the card 12 is a die-cut cardboard card on which identification stamps and advertisements can be placed. In other embodiments, the card 12 is formed from other materials, such as a polymeric material or a combination of materials. The card 12 is preferably formed of multiple layers such as the first i.e. the front layer 20 and the second i.e. the posterior layer 22. The layers may have different properties (eg, shape, contour, material, etc.). For example, the front layer 20 may be configured to carry identification marks and advertisements, and the rear layer 22 may be configured to provide structural rigidity to the card 12. Display hanger openings or slots 24 formed in both the front and rear layers 20 of the card 12 are provided to facilitate the hanging of the battery pack 10 on the display hanger for display to potential users. It is good to be. Circular openings 26 are formed in the front layer 20 and the rear layer 22 of the card 12. The circular opening 26 is configured to accept a portion of the tray 16 so that the tray 16 is rotatably coupled to the card 12. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, the front layer 20 is provided with a large number of indexing holes 28, and the indexing holes 28 preferably extend through the rear layer 22. The indexing hole 28 provides the indexing position of the tray 16 in relation to the number of batteries 18 housed in the battery package 10 by accepting the portion of the tray 16. The indexing holes 28 are evenly spaced around the circular opening 26. The cutouts 30 provided on the bottom edge 32 of the card 12 in the front layer 20 and the rear layer 22 provide a gap for the door 43 of the cover 14.

The cover 14 is a dome-shaped body having a relatively flat front portion 40, an outer peripheral flange 42 and a convex annular transition portion 44 extending between the front portion 40 and the flange 42. The front portion 40 is substantially parallel to the cover 12. The front portion 40 may include a central recess or recess 41. The flange 42 is attached to the card 12 and forms an internal volume in which the tray 16 is arranged between the cover 14 and the card 12. According to an exemplary embodiment, the flange 42 is bonded to the front layer 20 of the card 12 with, for example, an adhesive, a heat seal, or the like. In another embodiment, the flange 42 may be coupled to the posterior layer 22 of the card 12 and trapped between the anterior layer 20 and the posterior layer 22. In other embodiments, the cover 14 is by other means, such as an anchor or protrusion that engages the card 12, a mechanical stopper that prevents the cover 14 from rotating with respect to the card 12, or any other retaining means. Is combined with the card 12.

The cover 14 is preferably at least partially molded with clear plastic that allows potential users to see the battery 18 in the battery pack 10. According to one exemplary embodiment, the cover 14 is molded entirely from a clear plastic material (eg, by thermoforming). In other embodiments, only part of the cover is transparent. For example, the cover 14 is made up of a number of components, of which only certain parts are clear plastic, and the parts of the cover 14 may be opaque (eg, with paint, dye, label, etc.).

The opening 45 of the cover 14 has a door 43 (eg, flap, hatch, etc.) integrally formed with the internal volume between the cover 14 and the card 12, as well as the tray 16 and the battery 18 housed therein. Access from. The cover 14 is arranged on the card 12 so that a part of the flange 42 coincides with the bottom edge 32 of the card 12. The door 43 is a wedge-shaped body having a narrow end coupled to the cover 14 by an integral hinge 46 and a relatively wide distal end 48. The distal end 48 is aligned with a cutout 30 along the bottom edge 32 of the card 12. The door 43 includes a curved convex portion 49 corresponding to the transition portion 42 of the cover 14 and a flat flange or latch 51 corresponding to the flange of the cover 14 and including the distal end 48 of the door 43. The edge 47 of the door 43 initially follows a breakable seam that joins the edge 17 to the cover 14 to hold the door 43 in a closed position (eg, preventing access to the battery 18 from the opening 45). Alternatively, it may be fixed to the cover 14 by an adhesive portion. In order to access the battery 18, the seam or adhesive portion is cut and the door 43 is rotated around the integral hinge 46 to the open position (see FIG. 7). Although the adhesive location has been disclosed initially to hold the door 43 in the closed position, other methods such as adhesive tape covering the door 43 may be used.

The door 43 may be held in the closed position by other means if the seam or sticky portion is cut once, otherwise the door 43 rotates freely around the integral hinge 46. .. According to an exemplary embodiment, in the closed position, the flange 51 of the door 43 is held in place by a tab 34 that aligns with the cutout 30 and extends inward from the cutout edge into the cutout 30 so that the flange 51 is held in place. It is placed below the tab 34. When moving the door 43 to the opening position, the tab 34 and / or the door 43 deforms to move the flange 51 of the door 43 out of the cutout 30, and rotates about the integral hinge 46 away from the cover 14. Let me. Similarly, when moving the door 43 to the closed position, the tab 34 and / or the door 43 is deformed to allow the flange 51 of the door 43 to enter the cutout 30. The door 43 may be configured such that its defective position is an open position, a closed position or a partially open position.

The tray 16 includes a number of battery receivers 50 that open toward the front of the battery pack 10 (eg, towards the cover 14 and away from the card 12). The receiving portion 50 is equidistant from the rotating shaft 52 and is individually sized to accommodate one of the disc-shaped batteries 18. The receiving portion 50 includes a first portion, which is shown as a cylindrical portion 54 that receives the battery 18, and a second portion, which is shown as a wedge-shaped portion 56 and extends from the cylindrical portion 54 toward the peripheral edge 55 of the tray 16. The receiving portion 50 opens in two directions, that is, toward the entire surface of the tray 16 and toward the peripheral edge 55 of the tray 16. The two access directions provide a 90 ° access arc. This is a user to the receiver 50 and the battery 18 it houses, as compared to a well-known battery package that only provides access to the battery from a single direction (eg, from the back of the tray). Improve access. When the tray 16 is placed between the card 12 and the cover 14, the cylindrical portion 54 of the receiving portion 50 is generally aligned with the first portion 40 of the cover 14, and the wedge-shaped portion 56 is generally. Is consistent with the transition portion 44 of the cover 14.

Each receiver 50 is shown to be configured to accept a single disc battery, but the receiver is not one or more battery and disk type without departing from the scope of the invention. It may be formed to accept the battery. The tray 16 is illustrated as containing eight receiving portions 50, so that the battery pack 10 can hold eight batteries. In another embodiment, the tray 16 includes more or less receivers 50, and the battery pack can hold more or less batteries 18.

The tray 16 is rotatably coupled to the card 12. The tray 16 includes a central POS 60 extending rearward from the rear surface 62 of the tray 16 and away from the curved front surface 64 surrounding the receiving portion 50. The central boss 60 is coaxial with the rotating shaft 52 of the tray 16. The central boss 60 extends through the circular opening 26 of the card 12. The central boss 60 provides a cylindrical support surface 63 that contacts the edges of the cards 12 that make up the circular opening 26 and places the tray 16 with respect to the cards 12 and the cover 14. One or more protrusions 66 extend rearward from the rear surface 62 and are configured to engage the index holes 28 of the card 12. Each of the indexing holes 28 is preferably centered on the shaft 52 so that when the tray 16 rotates about the shaft 52, the rotation of the tray 16 is indexed so that the battery receiving portion 50 is aligned with the opening 45 of the cover 14. Is spaced radially apart. Although a plurality of indexing holes 28 formed on the card 12 and capable of engaging with protrusions 66 extending from the rear surface 62 of the tray 16 have been disclosed, other methods for indexing the rotation of the tray 16 such as engaging with a single hole. A plurality of protrusions may be provided, holes may be formed in the tray 16, and protrusions may be formed in the card 12 without departing from the scope of the invention. Advantageously, the indexing also prevents inadvertent rotation of the tray 16 or otherwise aligns the battery 18 with the opening 45 of the cover 14 when the door 43 is not in the closed position, so that the battery 18 packs. It falls out of 10.

The central boss 60 of the tray 16 includes one or more grips 68. According to an exemplary embodiment, the grip is a recess formed within the central boss and separated by a raised wall 69 formed integrally with the central boss 60. The gripping portion 68 provides a structure to be gripped by the user, who rotates the tray 16 around a rotation shaft 52 to align the battery 18 with the opening 45 of the cover 14. According to an exemplary embodiment, the raised wall 69 is curved to provide an ergonomic structure and a visual cue for the rotation of the tray 16. In other embodiments, the grip may be formed differently. For example, the grip may be formed by a radial wall, surface structure, star-shaped structure or other suitable body that provides a structure gripped by the user.

According to an exemplary embodiment, a recess 58 is formed on the front side of the tray 16. The recess 58 has a center on the rotation shaft 52 and is surrounded by the receiving portion 50. The recess 58 has a diameter and depth that accommodates the central recess 41 of the cover when the tray 16 is placed between the card 12 and the cover 14. When the tray 16 is sandwiched between the card 12 and the cover 14, the tray 16 brings the edge of the card 12 forming the circular opening 26 into contact with the cylindrical support surface 63 of the central boss 60, and the front surface of the card 12 with the rear surface 62. Make contact. The central boss 60 brings the tray 16 into contact with the central recess 41 of the cover 14 only (eg, in the recess 58), and the tray 16 is retracted from the transition portion 44 of the cover 14 to the peripheral edge 55 and the front surface 64 of the tray 16. Arrange with respect to cover 4. Therefore, the friction between the cover 14 and the tray 16 is minimized. The tray 16 is made of a plastic material, which provides a low friction surface on which the tray 16 rotates.

The battery 18 may be any battery known in the art, such as a zinc-air battery suitable for use as a hearing aid battery. The battery pack 10 is configured for batteries of a wide range of sizes (eg, diameter, thickness, etc.). The battery pack 10 is shown to accommodate eight button cell batteries, but in other embodiments, the battery pack 10 may be configured to accommodate any number of batteries.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the adhesive tab 70 is secured to each battery to prevent premature discharge of the zinc-air battery by covering the opening of the battery 18 where atmospheric oxygen enters the battery 18. Advantageously, the tab 70 simplifies the handling and positioning of the battery 18 when inserting the battery 18 into the battery-powered appliance. Preferably, the free end 72 of each tab 70 is received by the second wedge-shaped portion 56 of the receiving portion 50. The tab 70 is preferably made of a non-porous, relatively rigid material. For example, the tab 70 is made of a plastic film, metal leaf, foil lining film, or any other suitable material. The tab 70 appears on the front side of the battery pack 10 and is visible through the transparent cover 14. Each tab 70 includes a free end 72 and a fixed end 73 fixed to the battery 18. As shown in FIG. 1, the tab 70 extends a length between the two ends 72 and 73. The tab 70 may be colored to provide visible cues to potential buyers (eg, trade dress, number of batteries 18 and so on). The tab 70 should be colored to match the color of the card 12. In certain embodiments, the tab 70 is embossed or surface textured to make the tab 70 easier for the user to grasp. The grip portion 79 is at least a portion of the tab 70 that extends past the battery 18 to the free end 72.

With reference to FIGS. 9-11, the size and shape of the tab 70 may be changed. The tab 70 includes a grip portion 79 and a battery portion 81. The battery portion 81 is arranged so as to be aligned with the center of the battery 18 when the battery portion 81 is attached to the battery 18. The width 75 of the grip portion 79 (measured at the widest point) is preferably 9 mm or longer. The width of the tabs used in conventional battery packs is 8.25 mm or less. The increased width of the tab 70 increases the surface area of the grip portion 79, making the tab easier for the user to grip than the tab used in conventional battery packs.

When the battery 18 and the tab 70 attached thereto are received in the receiving portion 50 of the battery tray 16, the tab 70 extends outward so that the free end 72 of the tab 70 extends toward the peripheral edge 55 of the tray 15. .. In certain embodiments, the free end 72 of the tab 70 may extend beyond the front surface 64 of the tray 16. The free end 72 is pushed downward by the transition portion 44 of the cover 14. The battery 18 and tab 70 are retracted with respect to the front surface 64, and when the tray 16 rotates about the shaft 52 when the particular receiving portion 50 is inconsistent with the opening 45 of the cover 14, the tab 70 is the front surface 64 of the tray 16. It will not fit in the gap between the cover 14 and the cover 14.

Referring to FIG. 7, due to the stiffness of the material forming the tab 70 when the tab 70 and the receiving portion 50 to which the battery 18 to which it is received are aligned with the opening 45 of the cover 14 and the door 43 is opened. Bounce the free end 72 of the tab forward from the tray 16. The tab 70 gets up and is therefore more accessible for the user to grab the tab 70 and remove the battery 18 to which it is attached. The gap between the tab 70 and the tray 16 facilitates the user's removal of the tab 70 and the battery 18 to which it is attached from the tray 16 so that the user can grab the free end 72 of the tab 70 to receive the battery 18. Make it easy to remove from 50. The dome shape of the cover 14 and the tray 16 housed under the cover 14 provides the user with convenient removal of the battery 18. Since the door extends from the front portion 40 of the cover 14 through the inclined transition portion 44 to the circumferential flange 42, the opening 45 provides access to the battery 18 and the tab 70 not only from the front of the pack 10 but also from the pack 10. It is also possible from the bottom edge of the door to the side.

Referring to FIG. 1-7, during use, the tray 16 is rotated about a rotation shaft 52 to allow the batteries 18 and tabs 70 housed in the tray 16 receiving portion 50 (eg, one or more). Align with the door 43 (by interaction of the protrusion 66 with the corresponding indexing hole 28). The user touches the door 43 with a finger and releases the door 43 so that the door 43 moves with respect to the cover about the integral hinge 46. First, this involves cutting the sticky spots or other stopping means that were initially used to secure the edges of the door 43 to the cover 14. The user then grabs the tab 70 and removes the battery 18 from the receiving section 50. The pack 10 is closed by rotating the door 70 about the hinge 46 to the closed position, in which the distal end 48 of the door passes through the cutout 30 and is held by the tab 34. The tab 34 holds the door 43 in the closed position until it wants another battery 18. The user repeats this process. The user grips the peripheral edge or the outer edge of the pack 10 with one hand, and rotates the central boss 60 of the tray from the rear side of the pack 10 through the grip portion 68 with the other hand. With this configuration, the user can view the battery 18 throughout the process of advancing the battery 18 to the removal position.

With reference to FIG. 8, according to an exemplary embodiment, a portion of the card 12 may be removable. For example, the top portion 74 of the card 12 may be removable from the bottom portion 76 of the card 12 connected to the cover 14 and tray 16 along the curved perforations 78. As shown, the curved perforations 78 are part of a circle. In other embodiments, the perforations 78 may have other shapes (eg, straight lines). The curved perforation 78 allows for a compact size removable portion of the battery pack 10 by matching the shape of the card 12 following the removal of the portion 74 with the shape of the cover 14. By removing the top of the card 12, the rest of the battery pack 10 provides a more compact and separate package that can be more easily carried in a pocket, handbag, suitcase or other container. When stored in this way, the smooth, low-contour shape of the cover 14 reduces the risk of the bottom 76 of the battery pack 10 getting caught in something else or opening carelessly. .. As shown in FIG. 1, the perforations 78 have a diameter smaller than that of the cover 14, so that the perforations 78 are located below the flange 42 of the cover 14. The perforation 78 is arranged between the outer edge of the cover 14 and the rotation shaft 52. This is such that the smooth outer edge of the cover 14 is placed outside the edge formed by the perforations 78 after the top portion 74 of the card has been removed so that the bottom portion 76 of the battery pack 10 catches on something else. It definitely reduces the risk of it becoming open or opening carelessly.

With reference to FIGS. 12-16, the battery pack 110 according to an exemplary embodiment is illustrated. Most parts of the battery pack 110 are similar to those of the battery pack 10. The battery pack 110 is located between the card 112, the transparent cover or blister 114 fixed to the card 112, and the card 112 and the cover 114, and with respect to the card 112 and the cover 114 about the rotation axis 152. Includes a rotatable tray or dial 116. One or more button cell batteries 118 are received in the tray 116 and housed under the cover 114.

As shown in FIG. 12, the door 143 of the cover 114 is arranged at 45 ° counterclockwise from the position of the door 43 of the cover 14 shown in FIG. The center line 125, which divides the door 143 in half, is positioned at an internal angle α of 45 degrees with respect to the plane 127 including the shaft 152 and the midpoint 129 of the width 131 of the hanger slot 124. As shown in FIG. 13, the door 143 of the cover 114 is arranged at 45 degrees clockwise from the position of the door 43 of the cover 114 shown in FIG. The center line 125, which divides the door 143 in half, is positioned at an internal angle β of 45 degrees with respect to the plane 127 including the shaft 152 and the midpoint 129 of the width 131 of the hanger slot 124. In a coordinate system where the axis 152 is the Z axis and the Y axis is seen in plane 127, the door 143 is preferably in the range 135 degrees (FIG. 12) to 225 degrees (FIG. 13) with respect to the Z axis (axis 152). Placed inside. The door 43 shown in FIG. 1 is arranged at 180 degrees with respect to the Z axis (axis 52). Positioning the door 143 in these locations increases the radial depth of the flange or latch 151 compared to the latch 51 of the door 43. Also, the card 112 and cover 114 are formed to include two straight edges 133 and 135 arranged perpendicular to each other. These straight edges 133 and 135 increase the strength of the battery pack 110 when packed in a box or other container by providing a large, flat contact area between the battery pack 110 and the surface of the container. Help out. In embodiments of FIGS. 1, 12 and 13, the shaft 52 or 152 is located between the door 43 or 143 and the removable top portion 74 or 174 of the card 12 or 112.

As shown in FIG. 14, the cover 114 is a dome-shaped body having a relatively flat front portion 140, an outer peripheral flange 142 and an annular transition portion 144 extending between the front portion 140 and the flange 142. The front portion 140 is substantially parallel to the cover 112. The flange 142 is attached to the card 112 and forms an internal volume in which the tray 116 is placed between the cover 1114 and the card 12. The transition portion 140 includes a step, protrusion or bulge extending around the circumference of the cover 114. The ledge 119 helps guide the tab 170 as the tray 116 is turned. The bottom surface of the ledge 119 engages the top surface of the tab 170, so that the tab 170 rides along the ledge 119 when the tray 116 is turned. As the tray rotates, the contact between the bottom surface of the ledge 119 and the top surface of the tab 170 helps facilitate the movement of the tab 170 and pushes the battery 118, which may expel the battery 118 from the receiver 150. Restrict.

As shown in FIG. 15, the body of the battery pack (ie, elements other than the battery 118 and tab 170) consists of three pieces, a polymer card 112, a cover 114, and a tray 116. The tray 116 includes a number of battery receiving portions 150 including a cylindrical portion 154 and a wedge-shaped portion 156. The outer edge or peripheral edge or circumference 155 of the tray 116 is recessed at each receiving portion 150 by a recess or cutout 161. As a result of the cutout 161 the radius of the tray 116 (relative to the rotating shaft 152) at each receiving portion 150 is smaller than the radius of the tray 116 between the adjacent receiving portions 150. Crop 161 provides user finger access to tab 170. The bottom portion 176 of the card 112 includes a recess or cutout 177 in the outer edge 165 of the card 112, which cutout aligns with the door 143 of the cover 114 at the battery removal position. As shown in FIG. 16, the cutout 177 has a width of 183 and a depth of 185. Preferably, the width 183 is greater than 15 mm. The width of the door that provides access to the conventional battery pack is only about 9 mm. The increased width 163 provides easier access to the user's fingers (including the thumb) and facilitates removal of the battery from the battery pack. Further, providing the tray 116 with the cutout 161 and the card 112 with the cutout 177 means that when the door 143 is open in three directions, the receiving portion 150 aligned with the door 143 is occupied by the door 143 when the door 143 is closed. From above, through the space occupied by the door 143 when closed, and from the side through the cutout 161 of the periphery 155 of the tray 116, from below through the cutout 177 of the card 112 and the cutout of the tray 116, for user access. Open it. The three directions of access provide an arc of access from top to bottom above 90 °. This is accommodated by the receiving section 150 and receiving section aligned with the door 143 as compared to a well-known battery package that only provides access to the battery from a single direction (eg, from the back of the tray). Improve user access to battery 118. The polymer card 112 provides a lock tab 134 that does not lose its shape or is otherwise damaged by repeated hooking and unhooking of the door 143. The indexing hole 128 is formed as a notch in the opening 126 through the card 112 to receive a portion of the tray 116 in order to rotate the tray 116 with respect to the card 112 about a shaft 152.

With reference to FIG. 17, the battery pack card 212 is illustrated in an exemplary embodiment. The card 212 includes two parts 276A and 276B that can be removed from the part 274. Curved perforations 278 separate portions 276A and 276B from portion 274. Thereby, the card 212 provides two battery packs.

With reference to FIG. 18, the battery pack 310 is illustrated by an exemplary embodiment. The body of the battery pack 310 (ie, components other than the battery 318 and tab 370) consists of a card 310 having four pieces, namely a polymer layer 313 and a paper layer 317, a cover 314, and a tray 316. The polymer layer 313 gives the cardboard layer 317 additional strength, especially for the lock tabs 334 and index holes 328. As shown, the indexing hole 328 is formed as a notch in the opening 326. In some embodiments, the polymer layer 313 includes a top portion 374 and a bottom portion 376 that can be separated from each other. In another embodiment, the polymer layer 313 comprises only the bottom portion 376, thereby providing additional strength to the lock tab 334 and indexing hole 328 while removing the material required for the top portion 374. The polymer layer 313 is attached to the cardboard layer 317 (eg, by ultrasonic welding, thermal bonding, adhesive, etc.).

Referring to FIG. 19, a tamper-proof adhesive strip 115 is attached across the door 143 to a portion of the cover 114 adjacent to the door 143. The strip 115 extends across the door 143 and is attached to the door 143 and a portion of the cover 114 adjacent to the door 143. When the door 143 is first opened, the strip 115 tears to indicate that the door 143 was opened. In a retail environment, the torn strip 115 retails that someone has opened the door 143 without paying for the battery pack 110 (eg, trying to steal one or more batteries from the battery pack 110). Instruct the battery pack to be tampered with by mainly showing.

The terms "exemplary" used individually to describe the various embodiments refer to examples, representatives, and / or examples of possible embodiments of such embodiments (such terms). It should be noted that such an embodiment does not necessarily imply that it is a dead unusual or funeral home example).

The terms "joined", "connected", etc. as used herein mean joining two members directly or indirectly to each other. Such a joint may be stationary (eg, permanent) or movable (eg, movable, removable or releaseable). Such a joint is made up of two members and additional intermediate members that are integrally formed with two members or as a single integral body with each other, or with two members attached to each other or with two members. It is accomplished with intermediate members.

Element positions (eg, "top", "bottom", "top", "bottom", "front", "back", etc. are used to describe the orientation of the various elements, as shown in the figure. ..

It is important to note that the structure and configuration of the coin cell battery pack, as shown in the various exemplary embodiments, is merely exemplary. Although only a few embodiments have been described in detail, those skilled in the art considering this disclosure will appreciate many variations, such as the size, dimensional shape, structure, shape and proportion parameter values of various elements, attachments. It will be readily recognized that the use of structures, materials, colors, orientations, etc.) is possible without substantially deviating from the new teachings and advantages of the subjects described herein. For example, an element shown as integrally formed is composed of a large number of parts or elements, the positions of the elements may be reversed or changed, and the properties or numbers of separate elements or positions may be different. You may change it. The order or sequence of steps or the method of steps may be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. Other alternatives, modifications, modifications, and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions, and configurations of various exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims (20)

Includes a card, which contains a recess in the outer edge of the card at the battery removal position;
Includes a cover that includes a door that is attached to the card and can be moved between the open position to access the opening and the closed position to close the opening;
Includes a tray that is located between the card and the cover and contains multiple receiving portions, each receiving portion of the tray containing a recess provided in the tray at the outer edge of the receiving portion;
Each contains multiple batteries located within each of the plurality of receivers;
Each contains multiple tabs detachably attached to each of the batteries, each tab being placed between the cover and the battery to which the tab is attached;
The tray is rotatable with respect to the card and cover around the axis of rotation to selectively align each of the receivers with the opening at the battery removal position.
When the door is in the open position, through the recess of the card in the tab attached to the battery in the receiver at the battery eject position, through the recess provided in the tray at the outer edge of the receiver at the battery eject position, and in front of the cover and A battery package that is accessible through an opening from the edge of the cover. The battery package of claim 1, wherein each tab includes a free end that extends past the battery to which the tab is attached. Each tab contains a free end that extends past the battery to which the tab is attached.
The battery package of claim 1, wherein the free end of the tab attached to the battery in the receiver at the battery removal position pushes the tab down toward the card when the door is in the closed position. The battery package according to claim 3, wherein the free end of the tab attached to the battery in the receiving portion at the battery removal position separates from the card when the door moves from the closed position to the open position. Multiple receiving parts are formed on the front side of the tray, the hub includes a grip portion extending from the rear side of the tray, the card contains an opening, and the grip portion is a grip portion for the user to rotate the tray. The battery package according to claim 1, which extends through this opening so as to be grasped. The cover includes a dome-shaped body with a front portion, a circumferential flange, and an annular transition between the front portion and the flange.
The battery package according to claim 1, wherein the flange is attached to the card. The battery package of claim 6, wherein the transition portion of the cover includes a ledge, and the top surface of the tab contacts the bottom surface of the ledge. A plurality of receiving portions are spaced apart from each other, and each receiving portion is arranged equidistantly with respect to the rotation axis of the tray, and the tray and the card are a plurality of indexing portions for indexing the rotation of the tray at a plurality of predetermined positions. The battery package of claim 1. The battery package of claim 8, wherein the card comprises a polymer layer and a cardboard layer, and the indexing portion is formed in the polymer layer. The battery package according to claim 1 , wherein the center line of the door is arranged at a position of 135 degrees to 225 degrees clockwise about the rotation axis with respect to the vertical axis in a plane orthogonal to the rotation axis. .. The battery package according to claim 10 , wherein the center line of the door is arranged at a position 180 degrees clockwise about the rotation axis with respect to the vertical axis in a plane orthogonal to the rotation axis. The battery package of claim 1, wherein each tab has a width of at least 9 mm. The battery package of claim 1, wherein the card comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and the second portion being separated by a perforation configured to remove the first portion from the second portion. The battery package according to claim 13, wherein the perforations are curved. The battery package according to claim 13, wherein the perforation is arranged between the outer edge of the cover and the rotating shaft. The battery package of claim 1, further comprising a tamper-proof adhesive strip extending across the door and attached to the door and a portion of the cover adjacent to the door. It contains a first part and a second part, the first part and the second part contain a card separated by a curved perforation configured to remove the first part from the second part, and the first part is a display. Includes an opening configured to accept the hanger,
Includes a cover attached to the second portion of the card, which includes the opening and the door, the door being movable between the open position to access the opening and the closed position where the door closes the opening.
Includes a tray placed between the card and the cover, the tray contains multiple receivers
Each contains a plurality of batteries arranged within each of the plurality of receivers.
Includes multiple tabs, each tab is detachably attached to each of the batteries, and each tab is placed between the cover and the battery to which the tab is attached.
The tray is rotatable with respect to the second part of the card and the cover around the axis of rotation so that each of the receiving parts is selectively aligned with the opening at the battery removal position.
A battery package that allows access through an opening to a tab attached to the battery in the receiver in the battery removal position when the door is in the open position. The battery package according to claim 17, wherein the perforation is arranged between the outer edge of the cover and the rotating shaft. The cover includes a dome-shaped body with a front portion, a circumferential flange, and an annular transition portion extending between the front portion and the flange.
The battery package of claim 17, wherein the flange is attached to the second portion of the card. The battery package of claim 19, wherein the transition portion of the cover includes a ledge and the top surface of the tab contacts the bottom surface of the ledge.

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